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44: Satya Nadella calls CAA sad; pitches for diversity

Episode Summary

Microsoft boss Satya Nadella has spoken about India’s controversial citizenship law. The Indian-born executive has expressed dismay at it and mentioned that he would love to see, for example, a Bangladeshi immigrant succeed in the country’s technology industry. He has made a strong case for diversity. The question is whether CEOs should be commenting on political issues. Also, just how valuable diversity is for an economy?

Episode Notes

Microsoft boss Satya Nadella has spoken about India’s controversial citizenship law. The Indian-born executive has expressed dismay at it and mentioned that he would love to see, for example, a Bangladeshi immigrant succeed in the country’s technology industry. He has made a strong case for diversity. The question is whether CEOs should be commenting on political issues. Also, just how valuable diversity is for an economy?